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Needle
01
ago
a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
Esempi
The nurse used a needle to administer the vaccine.
L'infermiera ha usato un ago per somministrare il vaccino.
He felt a slight pinch as the needle entered his arm.
Sentì un leggero pizzicore quando l'ago entrò nel suo braccio.
02
ago di pino
a pine tree's leaf that is thin and hard
Esempi
The forest floor was carpeted with pine needles, creating a soft cushion underfoot.
Il suolo della foresta era tappezzato di aghi di pino, creando un morbido cuscino sotto i piedi.
Pine needles are adapted to conserve water, with a waxy coating that helps prevent moisture loss.
Gli aghi di pino sono adattati per conservare l'acqua, con un rivestimento ceroso che aiuta a prevenire la perdita di umidità.
03
a slender pointer on an instrument that indicates a measurement or reading
Esempi
The speedometer needle pointed to 60 km /h.
The compass needle always points north.
04
a fine pointed stylus that traces grooves in a phonograph or record to produce sound
Esempi
The record player 's needle followed the groove precisely.
A worn needle can damage vinyl records.
05
ago, spillo
a small, thin tool with a pointed end, used in sewing to connect fabric or other materials together
Esempi
She used a needle to sew the button back on.
Ha usato un ago per ricucire il bottone.
The needle broke while she was sewing the hem.
L'ago si è rotto mentre cuciva l'orlo.
06
ago, spillo
a thin, pointed tool used by hand in activities like knitting, crochet, or lace-making to shape or move thread, yarn, or string
Esempi
She used a large needle for her knitting project.
Ha usato un grosso ago per il suo progetto di maglieria.
The lace was made using a very fine needle.
Il pizzo è stato realizzato utilizzando un ago molto fine.
to needle
01
to irritate or tease someone, often repeatedly or persistently
Esempi
He needled his brother about the messy room.
The teacher 's sarcasm needled the students.
02
to puncture or inject using a needle
Esempi
The nurse needled the patient for a blood sample.
The doctor needled the vein for the IV.
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